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Starter Kit

USQ “Starter Kit” Equipment Grant provides a first-year member team with the necessary supplies to host practices, scrimmages, and quidditch games. The goal of this grant is to promote long-term sustainability of a new team as a USQ member. One of these grants are available for the 2018-19 playing season.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED

One full set of hoops (six hoops per set)

One Baden Matchpoint size 5 quaffle

Three Champion bludgers

One snitch short set (includes shorts and tail)

Two full sets of headbands (seven per set: one green, one yellow, two black, three white)

Two sets of practice pinnies (12 per set, each set a different color)

One set of short practice cones (20 per set)

One athletic first aid kit

(Please note: the grant does not include brooms)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A quidditch team is eligible for an USQ grant if it is an USQ official member team (with at least 10 USQ individual members), and is a first-year USQ member team.

HOW ARE APPLICATIONS EVALUATED?

Applications are reviewed and evaluated by USQ based on the following criteria:

A demonstrated need for the equipment

A demonstrated effort to procure other funding sources on a regular basis

Proven dedication to community outreach

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GRANT?

By May 2019, the applicant must submit a final report, including:

Signed copy of grant agreement

Detailed description and assessment on use of equipment (with 3-5 high resolution photos to be published on USQ site and media outlets with a brief article)

Recipients must provide recognition of the support of USQ (to be determined upon consultation with USQ)

GRANT APPLICATION

To apply for the grant, send the following information to membership@usquidditch.org by 11:59pm ET on Friday, September 21, 2018. The winners will be announced and equipment will be shipped shortly after.

US Quidditch (USQ) is a magical 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch and advancing the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together. Inspired by the Harry Potter novels, USQ serves athletes and fans, from sport-lovers to book-lovers and everything in between.